| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 138860 |
| Military Code: | 77 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman G-79 Panther |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman F9F/F-9 Panther/Cougar |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman F-9J (F9F-8) Cougar |
| C/n (msn): | [ 138860 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | NAS Alameda |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Alameda - NAS / Nimitz Field (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KNGZ IATA: - Local: NGZ Other: - |
| Photo Date: | July 1977 |
| Photo by: | Bob Thomas |
| Photo ID: | 383081 |
| Photo Comment |
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Although this F-9J was stricken from active service on 22 July 1970, it was still in use. It and several other retired a/c were used regularly for aircraft carrier flight deck towing and parking practice, crane hoist practice (hoisting from pier to flight deck), and other training for new flight deck personnel. In 1977 there were several active carriers homeported at NAS Alameda. This photo is copyright © Bob Thomas, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 13 August 2021, and has since been viewed 462 times. |